Inspiring Girls to Lead Lives of Purpose

Inspiring Girls to Lead Lives of Purpose

Inspiring Girls to Lead Lives of Purpose

Inspiring Girls to Lead Lives of Purpose

We are Atlanta Girls' School.

We prepare girls for college and beyond. We help each girl develop a deeper sense of self, a firm command of her own voice, and the understanding that she is able and impelled to influence change in the world. Come join us.

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AGS offers girls in grades 6 through 12 a college-preparatory curriculum of the highest standards. 100% of our graduates are accepted to a four-year college or university. Our faculty has an average of 10 years of experience, and 61% hold advanced degrees. Atlanta Girls’ School students, graduates, and faculty are extraordinary. Meet us.

Sally Weltner

Sally Weltner

“I looked forward to being an AGS student ever since attending Smart Girls Camp as a third grader. I love the small size of the classes here. It is very easy to get to know everyone and create a bond. It also gives me the opportunity to have one-on-one time with teachers who know me well enough to know my learning style and my struggles. I have gained confidence here for sure; I am more interested in learning and speaking out about what I think or believe.”

Sally’s passion for service extends beyond her local community. Over the summer in 2016, Sally traveled to Thailand and Cambodia for four weeks. In Thailand, she focused on teaching Thai students English and taking care of elephants in an elephant sanctuary. But her time in Cambodia is where Sally notes she saw her most personal growth and where her passion for international development was confirmed.

“As soon as I saw the hard work and important issues we’d be tackling in Cambodia, I knew I wanted to choose this trip as my global travel experience. This was the kind of challenge I want to meet in a future career: foreign service with a focus on working with developing countries and helping the people there reach their full potential.”

She began the trip by learning about the history of the Khmer Rouge and the impact it had on the government and the people of Cambodia. She also visited multiple NGOs that work to fight the corruption in the government and provide means of alternative therapy. Sally hopes to continue this service work in international relations and pursue a career in the nonprofit sector.

In Fall of 2018, Sally will attend Tufts University.

Sally is a member of the Class of 2018.

Jaime Saunders

Jaime Saunders

We often tell people that teaching is rewarding, but we do not always see the reward of a day’s work in our profession. We do not see final products like the construction of a church or a successful surgery that has saved a life. As teachers, we might not immediately see the fruits of our labor because the work we do is gradual. We lay the foundation for a child’s growth by touching her heart, expanding her mind, and helping her find her voice. Teaching is a labor of love that requires us to believe that we are making a difference. We have to trust that the knowledge we impart, the skills we teach, and the behaviors we model will make lasting impressions on our students. I trust that I do this. It is why I teach.

Olivia Santos

Olivia Santos

“My favorite part of AGS is how every topic that we learn is then connected to either a skill any woman needs in the modern workforce or some part of women’s rights. I also like how our environment is so welcoming and accepting of all different types of girls and their interests. I love being a part of a single gender school. I think it opens up so many opportunities for every girl that we would not necessarily get to have at a coed school.”

Olivia is a member of the Class of 2019.

Dr. Suzy Beckham

Dr. Suzy Beckham

Dr. Suzy Beckham joined the AGS community in 2016. A jewel of a teacher, in her math, physics, and chemistry classes, she shares her extraordinary passion for science and her creativity in a way that brings her subjects to life and makes learning really fun.

Suzy is a self-professed chemistry nerd with a lifelong interest in math and science. For high school, she attended the North Carolina School of Science and Math, and then at Davidson College, she majored in chemistry. Then she went on to study organic chemistry at Stanford University.

Her ability to relate math and science to everyday living is really valuable, especially for girls who shy away from these subjects. She has a unique way of seeing the world that translates to engaging lessons. She recently created eDay at AGS to celebrate the mathematical constant 2.718. Her students enjoyed “e foods,” including eclairs, Eggo waffles, and English muffins. For her physics students, she made motion far more interesting with Fred, The Jumping Spring Toy Lab.

Suzy is the first teacher to have three girls at AGS, Molli ‘19, Audrey ‘20, and Lucy ‘21. This gives her the opportunity to expand her thinking around education and to experience AGS as a parent. She has some unique hobbies, too. In addition to putting together puzzles and playing board games, she loves making spreadsheets. They are her version of knitting. Suzy and her husband are planning motorcycle rides to the four corners of Georgia this summer. You can follow their journey on Facebook – GA4Corners.

Danielle Toma-Harrold

Danielle Toma-Harrold

“AGS is a welcoming community and the teachers always meet you halfway if you don’t understand something. They don’t hold you hand the entire time, allowing you to grow. However, they never hesitate to help you through a problem, whether academic or social.

“I very much like how everyone at AGS is also friends with one another. There is no divide between the Middle and Upper School, especially with the Big Sis/Lil Sis and Chick Chat programs.

“AGS in three words: welcoming, challenging, and fun!”

Melissa Hankinson

Melissa Hankinson

In what other profession can you go to “work” and climb trees with girls on Sapelo Island? …Or find yourself barely breathing as you are so still surrounded by Coatimunidis in Belize? …Or see the spark of discovery when a girl sees a salamander embryo that she collected from our little stream move under the microscope? Pure joy and wonderment in the world is the truest currency.

Rachel Platt

Rachel Platt

“Being a student at AGS has helped me learn more about myself, and I have grown to be a really confident person, especially in my music. AGS offers a unique educational environment that I couldn’t get anywhere else. Everything is tailored to me. I get so much individual attention from teachers who know my goals and feel like I am more than just a number. Not only do I learn better in every subject this way, but I also learn more about real-world issues through programs like EDLS.“

A founding leader of Category 5, AGS’s a cappella group, Rachel is an avid thespian, musician, and singer involved in many of the school’s productions and talent showcases. An accomplished pianist and singer/songwriter, she also plays guitar. Rachel’s voice and songwriting style are a blend of soulful pop and jazz. She has been captivating audiences as a solo artist since she was 8 and debuted her first original EP, Melancholy, at the age of 15. Her second EP, Fresh as a Daisy, was released in October 2013. Rachel continues to be active in the theatre community. In the summer of 2018, she will choreograph Onstage Atlanta’s Young Performers’ adaptation of School House Rock Live (Jr.).